en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Toronto Blue Jays Podcasts https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/podcasts <p>Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look ahead to the Blue Jays' series opener in Atlanta against the Braves, keys to a bounce-back game for the team and Kevin Gausman on the mound, and Vlad Jr.'s lack of extra-base hits this season. Then, former pitcher and current co-host of VSiN By the Books, Jensen Lewis (30:50) joins the guys to chat about the state of college baseball, how the Jays should approach their series against one of the best teams in the Majors currently, finding continuity with the bullpen and Jeff Hoffman, Tarik Skubal returning to play soon and the rumours around trading him at the deadline.</p> <p><i>The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.</i></p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:01:06 GMT Sportsnet https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5555985 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5555985 <p>Blake Murphy is joined by Davy Andrews of Fangraphs to talk Blue Jays, Daulton Varsho and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Eric Smith (27:51) pop by to analyze the decision to use Jeff Hoffman in the 9th on Saturday and the week ahead for Toronto. Jon Morosi (51:09) of MLB Network joins to talk Jacob deGrom’s legacy, where Toronto stands in the AL East and more. Lastly, Jesus Cano (1:16:06) of the Athletic joins to talk everything about the NL East leading Braves including their dominant pitching staff and Ronald Acuna Jr.</p> <p><i>The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.</i></p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:05:19 GMT Sportsnet https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5555535 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5555535 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:41:37 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5555463 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5555463 <p>The Blue Jays finally have an off day after seventeen straight games. Reports have been surfacing showcasing rumours about Tarik Skubal and the possibility of the Detroit Tigers trading him to a contender. Right now, many people would not consider the Blue Jays World Series contenders, but there is still a lot of time between now and the trade deadline. In this episode, we discuss the likelihood of Tarik Skubal getting traded to the Blue Jays, what the package would look like to acquire him and what would need to happen for the Blue Jays to be in a position to make a blockbuster move. We bring you the most up to date news, analysis and storylines right here on Locked On Blue Jays.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT Locked On Podcast Network https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5554856 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5554856 <p>Former MLB outfielder and current NBC analyst Dexter Fowler (3:01) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker following the Blue Jays' series against the Orioles in Baltimore. They discuss Jesús Sánchez's odd injury, the Jays' tough injury luck, the American League landscape, why it's so hard to hit in today's MLB, and how Pete Crow-Armstrong can break out of his defensive slump in the outfield. Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith (29:00) stops by ahead of the Blue Jays' series against the Atlanta Braves, and he discusses Jeff Hoffman's role moving forward, Spencer Miles' outing against the Orioles, Ernie Clement's adjustment to being an everyday second baseman, and what the Jays have in Charles McAdoo. Finally, Jeff and Kevin grade John Schneider's 2026 campaign so far.</p> <p><i>The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.</i></p> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:01:34 GMT Sportsnet https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5552917 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5552917 <p>Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back at the Blue Jays' weekend series in Baltimore against the Orioles and touch on Jeff Hoffman's 9th-inning meltdown, Spencer Miles' first start on the road, Jesús Sánchez getting hit by a ball in the outfield from the stands, and Charles McAdoo's debut weekend in the Majors. Then, The Athletic's and host of the Starkville Podcast Jayson Stark joins the guys (29:17) to chat about the New York Yankees 13-run game against the A's, the state of the American League and it's East division with many teams without a winning record, if the Chicago White Sox's pitching staff is sustainable, and why the 2026 NL Cy Young Award is a tight race. </p> <p><i>The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.</i></p> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:00:55 GMT Sportsnet https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5552834 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5552834 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:06:50 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5552766 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5552766 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:14:10 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5552547 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5552547 <p>Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to recap the 4-game series vs. the Orioles including Jeff Hoffman’s 9th inning on Saturday, Jesus Sanchez’s freak injury and the Blue Jays banged up starting pitching rotation. Afterwards, Braves analyst Jeff Francoeur (31:07) talks Toronto’s bats and previews Atlanta heading into their 3-game set vs. the Blue Jays. Bryce Whitlow (49:49), Hall of Pretty Good creator, discusses the vision behind the social account and the success he’s had building it up on Instagram. Lastly, Tim Brown (1:15:22), author of “Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Original,” reflects on the vision behind the book, his favourite chapters, and Nolan Ryan’s legacy.</p> <p><i>The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.</i></p> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:03:03 GMT Sportsnet https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5552450 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5552450 <p>The Toronto Blue Jays split a series with the Baltimore Orioles. Even though this was a split, it feels like a series loss. The Blue Jays had a whirlwind of a weekend, with a five run comeback win, a blown lead in the ninth inning and even a fan injuring a player. In this episode, we provide Blue Jays fans with answers to the hard hitting questions that surfaced from this weekend, while breaking down all of the biggest highlights, performances, storylines and narratives surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays right here on Locked On Blue Jays.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT Locked On Podcast Network https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5551802 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5551802 <p>On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman chats with outfielder Myles Straw (1:59), starter Trey Yesavage (8:34), and reliever Tommy Nance (13:21). Afterwards, with the Pirates recently in town, Ben also speaks to former Blue Jays infielder Spencer Horwitz (29:47).</p> <p> </p> <p><i>The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.</i></p> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT Sportsnet https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5551648 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5551648 <p>The Jays split in Baltimore.</p> Sun, 31 May 2026 21:00:16 GMT Gate 14 Podcast https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5551050 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5551050 <p>Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 9-5 loss vs. the Orioles to wrap up a series split in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts, and discuss how the series ended at Camden Yards - despite a split, does the result still feel a little negative given how the team played over the last 48 hours? They get into Jesús Sánchez being hit by a baseball thrown from the right field stands - what happened with the fan out there? They also discuss Spencer Miles allowing six earned runs over 3.0 IP, discuss the few positives from the game, including Yohendrick Piñango blasting a three-run bomb and Adam Macko continuing to look sharp, and also chat about a rehab start for Max Scherzer down in Buffalo.</p> <p> </p> <p><i>The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.</i></p> Sun, 31 May 2026 20:10:13 GMT Sportsnet https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5551010 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5551010 Sun, 31 May 2026 16:38:08 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5550886 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5550886 <p>Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' stunning 6-5 walk-off loss vs. the Orioles in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the biggest story of the game: Jeff Hoffman melting down in the bottom of the ninth, as he allowed six straight batters to reach in the loss. How much can the blame be shared between Hoffman himself, manager John Schneider for not pulling him sooner, or Ross Atkins for the bullpen construction? What is Hoffman's role on the team moving forward? Plus, they discuss Trey Yesavage walking seven batters over 5.0 IP, and get into the offence delivering five runs in the loss, including a four-hit day for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and another big swing for Kazuma Okamoto.</p> <p> </p> <p><i>The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.</i></p> Sun, 31 May 2026 00:08:13 GMT Sportsnet https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5550192 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5550192 Sat, 30 May 2026 19:31:26 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5549938 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5549938 Sat, 30 May 2026 02:52:43 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5549074 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5549074 <p>Jeff Blair and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 comeback win over the Orioles to guarantee a series split, and to finally get back to .500 on the season! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the game turning on swings from Kazuma Okamoto, Charles McAdoo, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - was that the biggest swing from Vladdy Jr. in the last month? How impressive was McAdoo's home run coming in his MLB debut? Plus, they discuss the pitching from Adam Macko, Connor Seabold, Mason Fluharty, and Braydon Fisher keeping the team in it, and the plays on both offence and defence from Daulton Varsho - how important is he to the team's success in 2026?</p> <p> </p> <p><i>The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.</i></p> Sat, 30 May 2026 02:41:11 GMT Sportsnet https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5548543 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5548543 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:42:27 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5548314 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5548314 <p>Blue Jays Talk's Sho Alli joins Jeff Blair in studio to close out the week (0:15). They reflect on the Jays' play through May, what it would mean to close the month with a .500 record, and what they expect from Adam Macko against the Orioles. Then, they listen in on John Schneider's pre-game availability, where the skipper chats about the decision to start Macko, navigating pitcher injuries, Louis Varland's consistency, and much more. Finally, Jeff goes to the Back Leg Line to answer your questions and ask listeners who the Jays' MVP is at this point in the season.</p> <p><i>The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.</i></p> Fri, 29 May 2026 21:59:48 GMT Sportsnet https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5548069 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5548069 <p>Blue Jays manager John Schneider (1:05) joins Jeff Blair following the team's series-opening win over the Baltimore Orioles. The skipper shares his expectations for recent call-up Charles McAdoo ahead of his MLB debut, what it would mean to finish May with a .500 record, how he's navigated significant injuries in the rotation, why the outfield defence has dropped off, and Brandon Valenzuela's growth as a catcher. Later, former MLB infielder and co-host of the B-More Baseball Podcast, Mike Bordick, stops by (26:02) to discuss what the Jays can expect from Orioles starter Brandon Young, why the O's have failed to meet expectations placed on their young core, Pete Alonso's fit, and the future at catcher between Adley Rutschman and Sammy Basallo.</p> <p><i>The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.</i></p> Fri, 29 May 2026 20:59:40 GMT Sportsnet https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5547622 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5547622 Fri, 29 May 2026 17:09:18 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5547193 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5547193 <p>Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman to talk Adam Macko, Patrick Corbin and Toronto’s recent play. Former Blue Jay Curtis Granderson (25:25) talks his time with Toronto, wrestling and bouncing back after a World Series appearance. Ben Clemens (49:54) of Fangraphs gives his thoughts on Toronto, the state of hitting in the MLB and labour negotiations. Lastly, NBC’s John Fanta (1:24:57) previews the Orioles and Blue Jays</p> <p><i>The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.</i></p> Fri, 29 May 2026 16:14:18 GMT Sportsnet https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5547161 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5547161 <p>The Blue Jays have beaten the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of the series, making them only one game back of being .500. The Blue Jays pitching staff carried the team once again, headlined by Patrick Corbin. There was a huge announcement regarding the MLBPA and MLB agreement, shedding light on what the future of baseball could look like and how it may change. In this episode, we discuss the highlight performances from the Thursday game, breaking down the big moments while also discussing the proposed salary cap and floor and how it could impact Major League Baseball. We bring you the most up to date news, storylines, perspectives and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT Locked On Podcast Network https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5546452 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5546452 <p>Jeff Blair and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win vs. the Orioles to open the four-game series in Baltimore! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the defence and pitching saving the Jays yet again - how important was Andrés Giménez on both sides of the ball in this one? They discuss the play of the youngsters, including Yohendrick Piñango working a bases-loaded walk and Brandon Valenzuela with a terrific pop-and-throw to get Pete Alonso in the eighth inning - how important have they both been so far? Plus, they discuss the terrific evening from the bullpen, and another great outing from Patrick Corbin - where would the team be without him?</p> <p> </p> <p><i>The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.</i></p> Fri, 29 May 2026 02:29:06 GMT Sportsnet https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5545424 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/episodes/5545424